Tory donor Andrew King denied peerage in vetting block
Conservative donor Andrew King has been denied a peerage after failing vetting procedures, raising questions about political appointments and transparency in the honours system.
Conservative donor Andrew King has been denied a peerage after failing vetting procedures, raising questions about political appointments and transparency in the honours system.
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